things to do DO I NEED A PERMIT? For most forest preserve visits and activities, you don’t need a permit. The descriptions on the following pages include those that do. Links to applications and rules and regulations for activities that need permits are at dupageforest.org/about/permitsfees. For questions and assistance, contact Visitor Services. Visitor Services 3S580 Naperville Road in Wheaton 630-933-7248 • permits@dupageforest.org Weekdays 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays (except July 3) June 5 – Aug. 28 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Archery, Private Watercraft, Off-Leash Dog Area, and Model Craft Daily and Annual Permits Purchase at dupageforest.org or through Visitor Services. Annual permits are good January – December. Off-leash permits are also available at Mayslake Peabody Estate Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
when you realize on saturday you forgot to call about that permit on friday Visitor Services Summer Hours Saturdays June 5 – Aug. 28 (except July 3) 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Weekdays Year-Round 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 3S580 Naperville Road Wheaton 630-933-7248 permits@dupageforest.org
Private watercraft permits are also available at the Blackwell boat-rental building, when open. People 65 or older, U.S. military personnel, and honorably discharged U.S. veterans are entitled to one free annual permit of each type per household per year.
Campsite, Shelter and Picnic Area Reservations Fees are nonrefundable regardless of why you cancel (even for weather), but you can change your reservation one time up to one week in advance for an extra $5. Reserve family campsites, shelters and picnic areas up to a year in advance at dupageforest.org or through Visitor Services. Book same-day family campsites (if available) between 1 and 7 p.m. in person at the campground office. Reserve youth-group campsites directly through Visitor Services at least seven business days in advance. Special Event Permits Apply directly at 630-933-7247 at least one month in advance.
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